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International survey on the management of esophageal atresia [PDF]
IntroductionBecause many aspects of the management of esophageal atresia (EA) are still controversial, we evaluated the practice patterns of this condition across Europe. MethodsA survey was completed by 178 delegates (from 45 [27 European] countries; 88%
Bagolan, P. (Pietro)+12 more
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility of achieving bronchial blockade using a vascular balloon catheter under low‐cost semi‐flexible borescope guidance in dogs. Study design Cadaveric pilot study. Sample population Canine cadavers (n = 7) weighing between 12.2 and 63 kg.
Adrien Aertsens+2 more
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Role of thoracoscopic pleural lavage and brush in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion
Background: The accurate diagnosis of pleural effusion remains a challenging problem even after thoracentesis and closed pleural biopsy. Medical thoracoscopy has been established to have a greater diagnostic yield in the diagnosis of exudative pleural ...
Mohamed A. Zamzam+4 more
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The role for medical thoracoscopy in pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax is a life threatening situation that requires fast treatment. There are two major classifications: Primary and Secondary. Staging of pneumothorax is also very important for treatment. Treatment of pneumont can be performed either from thoracic surgeons, or pulmonary physicians.
Robert Browning+13 more
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Evaluation of a knotless barbed suture for canine total lung lobectomy: An ex vivo study
Abstract Objective To compare leakage pressure and ligation time of bronchial sealing using barbed sutures, stapling devices, or traditional sutures during total lung lobectomy in dogs. Study design Experimental ex vivo study with randomized order of procedures.
Donghwi You, Hwi‐Yool Kim
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TB itself is considered an independent risk factor for VTE; however, developing pulmonary embolism after medical thoracoscopy is extremely rare. Herein, we describe a 30‐year‐old previously healthy male with pleural tuberculosis developed a massive ...
Wael Kanjo+4 more
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Esophageal Cancer Initially Thought to be Accompanied by a Solitary Metastasis to an Intrathoracic Paraaortic Lymph Node [PDF]
Esophageal cancers usually exhibit lymph-node metastases. Although a solitary lymph-node metastasis is occasionally found, the involvement of an intrathoracic paraaortic node is rare.
Akase, Takayoshi+7 more
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High‐risk cardiac patients may benefit from timely temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) implantation to provide perioperative hemodynamic stabilization and circulatory support, thus enabling them to undergo life‐saving thoracic surgery. CPB: cardiopulmonary bypass; IABP: intra‐aortic balloon pump; tMCS: temporary mechanical circulatory ...
Viviana Teresa Agosta+4 more
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A Three-Year Experience of Medical Thoracoscopy at A Tertiary Care Center of Himalayan Region [PDF]
Introduction: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating pleural diseases. Despite its proven role in diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, it is infrequently used, which could be because of cost of equipment and ...
Rakhee Sodhi+5 more
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Transesophageal pulmonary lobectomy with single transthoracic port assistance: study with survival assessment in a porcine model [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy is being performed in an increasing number of patients. The aims of the current study were to assess natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) as an alternative to transthoracic ...
Ferreira, Aníbal+4 more
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